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Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Both Koa Kea Hotel & Resort and Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort are praised by travel writers. On balance, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort scores slightly better than Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 11 sources including Oyster, Frommer's and The Telegraph.

Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
8/10
2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Everything seems to run like clockwork at this jewel box of a hotel, hidden between the sprawling Kiahuna Plantation Resort and the densely built Marriott Waiohai Beach Club." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"Those seeking a "romantic getaway" could not "ask for a better experience" than a stay at this "intimate", "secluded" 121-room "boutique" resort."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This boutique property offers a high-end experience without the bustle of many larger resorts, making it a great place to forget it all, and a perfect romantic getaway." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Has more sedate pleasures: an unadorned swimming pool tiled in deep blue, a sophisticated restaurant/lounge with a sashimi tasting menu, and an expansive lawn overlooking a cove." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Ko’a Kea’s dreamy south Kauai location, on the former grounds of Sixties-era Poipu Beach Hotel, has been popular for decades." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The tranquil property offers a more intimate escape than nearby mega-resorts, and because it was constructed on the footprint of a 1960s hotel, it has a superior location that’s closer to the ocean." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
8/10
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $180/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Location, location, location: this megaresort and convention destination sprawls over 22 acres on Waikiki's widest stretch of beach." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The largest resort in Hawaii is a veritable village, with five towers, five pools, 20 bars and restaurants, 90 shops, direct beach access, and a separate lagoon." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The only true mega-resort in Waikiki, the 22-acre Hilton is a self-contained, fantasy island 'village'."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Situated on the widest stretch of Waikīkī Beach, this huge hotel has six towers, five pools, over 90 shops, 20 lounges and restaurants, a spa, and tropical gardens."
Star Service Star Service
"This remains Waikiki's biggest and best all-around resort, and like its Waikoloa sibling, it has at least a little something for everyone." Full review
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Guests booked here should request even-numbered units for views of the marina and downtown Honolulu or odd-numbered units on upper floors for postcard panoramas of Diamond Head.
Gayot Gayot
"This non-smoking hotel celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011 and remains one of the largest oceanfront resorts in the world."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Glitzy, glamorous Hawaiian Village is a city unto itself. The hotel is the largest Hilton in the world and promises constant activities."
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"A "mini-city of its own", this "classic" "high-energy" high-rise "super-resort" sits on a "wide" stretch of beach in the "heart of Waikiki" and boasts "moon-over-the-ocean" views."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
6.0
"This huge resort is one of three Hilton properties in Waikiki, boasting 20 restaurants and lounges, seven room towers and 90 shops, and doing the job of getting you affordably on Waikiki’s coveted white sand strip." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The expansive Hilton Hawaiian Village, the largest resort in Hawaii, is comprised of five towers housing 3,386 guest rooms and offers on-site amenities for vacationers." Full review
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